Airport Comparison
| REC | VAG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport | Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport |
| IATA Code | REC | VAG |
| ICAO Code | SBRF | SBVG |
| City | Recife | Varginha |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Recife | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 3,025 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.130000, -34.920000 | -21.590000, -45.470000 |
Recife (REC) to Varginha (VAG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG) in Varginha, Brazil is 1,876 kilometers (1,166 miles / 1,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 04:20 in Recife, it's 04:20 in Varginha.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,992 feet between the two airports. Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport sits higher than Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
The return flight from Varginha (VAG) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.